Good morning, Folsom.

Folsom local Ruslan Kochkin was sentenced to 10 years in state prison Tuesday in Sacramento County after pleading guilty to supplying fentanyl that caused a fatal overdose on Sutter Street in January 2024—marking the first conviction of a drug dealer for a fentanyl-related homicide in the county—official court documents confirm.

Billy Williams (a singer and songwriter) will perform on Friday from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Stage Bar in Red Hawk Resort Casino while Gotcha Covered will play on Saturday from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.; both free events (for guests 21 or older) offer an energetic live music weekend in Folsom.

Friends of the Folsom Powerhouse will host the 9th Annual Powerfest Taps & Tunes on Saturday, June 7 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park where guests will sample local beers, listen to live music by Lo-Fi Lowdown, and take guided historic tours—tickets cost $40 until June 3—tickets will be $45 afterward.

Folsom Powerhouse hosted Country Thursdays on May 29 when Kirk Basquez offered free line dancing lessons at 7:30 p.m. and then performed his mix of traditional and modern country at 9:00 p.m.—the venue provided free parking and a shuttle for guests 21 and over.

Two Folsom teens from St. Francis Catholic High took first place at the Monterey Bay Regional Competition for robotics — their robots completed tasks like environmental monitoring and DNA analysis.

Senior Darlene Eugenio will compete at the world championships this June in Alpena, Michigan — while freshman Deselyn Galang and her team look to build on their success in future contests.

Folsom Times and Folsom TV livestreamed Folsom, Vista del Lago, and Cordova High School graduation ceremonies on YouTube, with Folsom High School’s event held yesterday at 7:00 p.m. and Vista del Lago and Cordova High schools scheduled for today at 6:00 p.m.—the free broadcasts ensure that more family members and friends can watch the ceremonies regardless of seating or mobility issues.